Spanish Conversation · Level 119
60 words
Spanish word
súplica
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsuplika/
Meaning
- feminine nounplea
Example
Escuchó la súplica y decidió ayudar.
He heard the plea and decided to help.
More examples
La vecina hizo una súplica por la seguridad de los niños.
The neighbor made a plea for the children's safety.
Core concept
Kneeling figure with clasped hands pleading to another person.
Common phrases
una súplica de ayuda
a plea for help
una súplica desesperada
a desperate plea
dirigir una súplica a alguien
make a plea to someone
Similar words
ruego: Polite, respectful request made calmly and courteously.
petición: Formal request or application presented officially or in writing.
imploración: Desperate, intense plea that shows extreme urgency and distress.
Definition in Spanish
Designa una petición intensa y humilde dirigida a otra persona para obtener ayuda, perdón, clemencia o compasión.
Word origin
From Spanish suplicar 'to entreat', ultimately from Latin supplicāre 'to kneel and beg', with the noun formed from the verb to name an intense humble petition.
Usage tips
- The written accent on súplica marks the noun (stress on the first syllable), while suplica without an accent is the verb form meaning he/she begs.